Installation

INSTALLATION

1. Make sure all surfaces are clean and free of oil and dirt.
2. Apply Mopar(R) Gasket Maker to oil pump as shown in (Figure 1). Install O-ring into oil pump body discharge passage.




Figure 1 Oil Pump Sealing






3. Prime oil pump with engine oil before installation.
4. Align oil pump rotor flats with flats on crankshaft. Install the oil pump to the block (Figure 4).

CAUTION: To align, the front crankshaft seal MUST be out of pump, or damage may result.

5. Install new front crankshaft seal using Special Tool 6780 (Figure 2).




Figure 2 Front Crankshaft Seal - Installation






6. Install crankshaft key (Figure 5).

CAUTION: The crankshaft sprocket is set to a predetermined depth from the factory for correct timing belt tracking. If removed, use of Special Tool 6792 is required to set the sprocket to original installation depth. An incorrectly installed sprocket will result in timing belt and engine damage.

7. Install crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool 6792 (Figure 3).




Figure 3 Crankshaft Sprocket - Installation






8. Install oil pump pick-up tube.
9. Install oil pan.
10. Install timing belt rear cover.
11. Install timing belt.





Figure 4 Oil Pump











Figure 5 Crankshaft Key


1 - CRANKSHAFT KEY